Which of the following best describes the status of cancer notification in India?

It is not a notifiable disease at the national level, though several states have made it one.

It is a mandatory notifiable disease across all states under the Epidemic Diseases Act.

It is exclusively managed through hospital-based registries by the private sector.

It is classified as a communicable disease by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

What is the primary objective of the 'three-language formula' as emphasized in the National Education Policy 2020?

To ensure that at least two of the three languages learned by students are native Indian languages.

To mandate the learning of English and two foreign languages in all schools.

To eliminate the study of English in favor of regional mother tongues.

To replace all regional languages with Sanskrit in central board schools.

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4 July 2026

Editorials on geopolitics, water, AI, and health

The topics include a significant Supreme Court ruling on AI in the judiciary, critical data on national water stress, and public health policy gaps, all of which are directly relevant to GS syllabus themes.

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Geopolitics: The U.S.-Iran deal (June 2026) involves reopening the Strait of Hormuz, lifting U.S. oil sanctions, and IAEA monitoring of Iran's nuclear program.
Geopolitics: The deal has caused a fracture in U.S.-Israel relations, with concerns over potential regional instability and the resurgence of hardline groups.
Water Security: 11 of 15 major Indian river basins are water-stressed (availability below 1,700 m3/person); several are below the scarcity threshold of 1,000 m3/person.
Water Security: Proposed solutions include climate-proofing infrastructure, circular water economy (reuse), micro-irrigation expansion, and AI-based monitoring of water conveyance.
AI in Judiciary: The Supreme Court has prohibited the use of AI-generated fictitious citations, terming it judicial misconduct and 'no decision in the eyes of law'.
Public Health: Cancer is not a notifiable disease at the national level, though 17 states have made it one. Data gaps persist due to reliance on limited registries.
Education: NEP 2020 mandates a three-language formula in CBSE schools, requiring two native Indian languages. This has led to the phasing out of foreign languages like French and German.

Questions

Discuss the significance of making cancer a notifiable disease in India for improving public health outcomes and data-driven policy formulation. 150 words

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The integration of Artificial Intelligence in the justice delivery system offers efficiency but poses risks of 'hallucinations' and ethical lapses. Critically analyze the role of human oversight in maintaining judicial integrity. 250 words

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Examine the challenges in implementing the three-language formula under the National Education Policy 2020, particularly concerning linguistic diversity and the availability of pedagogical infrastructure. 250 words

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India faces a 'water bankruptcy' crisis. Evaluate the potential of a circular water economy and technological interventions in ensuring long-term water security. 250 words

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Prelims

Which of the following best describes the status of cancer notification in India?

What is the primary objective of the 'three-language formula' as emphasized in the National Education Policy 2020?

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